Message from the Headteacher

I am delighted to be the headteacher of this academically successful school which offers a warm and loving environment for all the young people in our care. The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a 4-form entry Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11-19. Students who come here join a community that is committed to success. Supported by their families, an Ursuline student is committed to our core value of Serviam. We are developing students to be people of action who can make a difference in the school and beyond, who are kind, forgiving, generous of spirit and persevering.

The school was founded by the Ursuline Order in 1903 and has been providing high quality education and pastoral care ever since. The school has a strong sense of community underpinned by Gospel values. Visitors regularly remark on the purposeful working atmosphere in which all are expected to do their best. We have an inclusive, progressive and community-focused ethos of which we are very proud. Our pupils are welcoming, engaging and articulate. They are ambitious for the school and for their own life beyond it.

Your child will be part of a national and worldwide network of Ursuline schools. We share common goals delivering a global education focused on; academic excellence, service in the spirit of St. Angela Merici, outstanding pastoral care and a focus on developing young people as leaders.

Each year the school reserves 90 places for students from practising Catholic families and 30 for students from other faith backgrounds who are supportive of and fully committed to the Catholic ethos of the school. Each form class is mixed ability. Further details can be found on the Admissions page of our website.

Our sixth form provides an excellent education and great progression routes for all students. We are a place where students thrive academically and socially. We welcome visits to the school please contact enquiries@uai.org.uk.